Yes, I just cannot let the moment go by without saying anything as one of the communities that is affected positively by this bill. The Member, my colleague here, has expressed his opinion, and it was a nice eloquent statement. I have some problems when he says that money and personnel are going to wrong communities. I think it is his own opinion and from his perspective. From my perspective, the initiative is good. I think it is a start and that we have to keep going. It is an initial thrust of this government to do the things that we asked them to do and I would hope there is more to come. My understanding is that there will be some movement between regional centres and the smaller communities. So we have to get some things out of the major centres into the smaller communities. I think we all agree with that. I also disagree with statements saying that these major communities are not hurting because I know in Inuvik there is nothing moving, nothing happening. There is no industry, no major capital initiative and the small influx of 10 PYs is a boost to a community like mine. I cannot let statements be made without giving some defence of my situation and the people I represent. Thank you.
Fred Koe on Bill 14: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1992-93
In the Legislative Assembly on December 7th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Bill 14: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 1992-93
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 6th, 1992
Page 314
Fred Koe Inuvik
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